The grizzled old sea captain was quizzing a young naval student. “What steps would you take if a sudden storm came up on the starboard?” “I’d throw out an anchor, sir.” “What…
At Work / In The Office
The boss was complaining in the company staff meeting the other day that he wasn’t getting any respect. The next day, he brought a small sign that read: “I’m The Boss!” He…
A manager was interviewing a potential candidate for a position in his company. He wanted to find out something about their personality so he asked, “If you could have a conversation with…
A man went to his lawyer and said, “I would like to make a will but I don’t know exactly how to go about it.” The lawyer said, “No problem, leave it…
When the expensive printer/photocopier in an office began print black lines on every page, the office manager called a local repair shop where a friendly man informed him that the unit probably…
You might be an engineer if… – choosing to buy flowers for your girlfriend or upgrading your computer memory is a dilemma. – you take a cruise so you can go on…
“So tell me, Mrs. Smith,” asked the interviewer, “have you any other skills you think might be worth mentioning?” “Actually, yes,” said the applicant modestly. “Last year I had two short stories…
“Now this is the verbal part of your employment test,” said the interviewer. “Can you tell me what Annualized Standard Deviation means?” “Certainly,” replied the applicant for an accountancy position. “It means…
Toby came into the office an hour late for the third time in one week and found his boss waiting for him. “What’s the story this time, Toby?” his boss asked sarcastically….
A business executive asked a few friends the question, “How’s business?” Their answers: Exterminator: We’re gradually getting the bugs out. Astronomer: Looking up. Oven manufacturer: Grate. Butcher: We’re making ends meat. Elevator…
The corporate world is divided into two groups: those who know, and those who don’t know. Those who know become the workers. Those who don’t know are also in two groups. First,…
Frank was the manager of an upscale men’s wear store in a wealthy section of town and was interviewing Larry for the recently advertised salesman role. Frank looked at Larry’s resume and…